Raisonnablement (en. Reasonably)

/ʁɛ.zɔ.na.b(ə)l.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
In a reasonable and balanced way.
It is important to evaluate risks reasonably.
Il est important de raisonnablement évaluer les risques.
Taking into account limits and constraints.
We must manage our budget reasonably.
Nous devons raisonnablement gérer notre budget.
With moderation and discernment.
She is right to want to make reasonable decisions.
Elle a raison de vouloir raisonnablement prendre des décisions.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'reason' which means 'cause' or 'motive', followed by the suffix '-ably' which indicates adverbial form.

Common Phrases and Expressions

act reasonably
To behave in a sensible and thoughtful manner.
agir raisonnablement
think reasonably
To think logically and rationally.
penser raisonnablement
react reasonably
To react calmly and with common sense.
réagir raisonnablement

Related Words

reason
Principle or cause that explains a fact or behavior.
raison
reasoning
Process of thinking logically.
raisonnement
reasonable
Which is consistent with reason.
raisonnable

Slang Meanings

Not too crazy.
He makes reasonably choices, not too outrageous.
Il fait des choix raisonnablement, pas trop délirants.
Not exaggerated.
His expectations are reasonably low.
Ses attentes sont raisonnablement basses.